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Catherine Matsuura-McCollum

Bio

My name is Kitty and I am finally returning back to school. I am very passionate about life. I am particularly interested in animal welfare and medicine. It has been an interest since I was very young. I am also very passionate about learning. I like to take as many opportunities as I can to learn something. I enjoy most sciences and Biology most inspires me. For the last few years I have been working in healthcare and it's been incredible to learn, grow, and thrive in that setting. I've met so many interesting people, making meeting new people even more exciting. I have grown to love caring for people, with senior citizens being my favorite group to serve. I also worked through the pandemic which presented its own challenges. Some of my life goals are to open a sanctuary for all types of animals and start my veterinary practice someday. I would love to have a farm and spend the rest of my days caring for and advocating for animals with compassion. I would also like to dip my toes into working with wildlife and exotic animals. Fun Facts about Me: I love to listen to music. I listen to music pretty much every day and I enjoy many types of genres. I love to explore new artists and it is one of the many things that brings joy to my soul. I like to keep track of the hours of music I listen to and last year I listened to over 700,000+ minutes of music throughout the year. :D Although I prefer physical books, I enjoy audiobooks One of my favorite animals are sharks I have a house panther named Cleopatra

Education

Arizona State University Online

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Zoology/Animal Biology

Portland Community College

Associate's degree program
2013 - 2016
  • Majors:
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Veterinary

    • Dream career goals:

    • Food Team Member

      Target
      2016 – 20193 years
    • Phlebotomist

      Northwest Primary Care
      2019 – 20223 years
    • Lab Services Specialist

      One Medical
      2022 – Present4 years

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      City Team Ministries — Preparing food
      2014 – 2016
    • Volunteering

      Oregon Food Bank — Food bagger
      2008 – 2008

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering